Digital Adoption in Estonia
92% internet use · EGDI rank 2 of 193
This profile brings together internet use, financial inclusion and UN e-government indicators for Estonia, with source years shown alongside each figure.
Internet and Connectivity
Internet use in Estonia is reported at 92% for 2024. The indicator measures individuals using the internet rather than subscriptions.
| Connectivity indicator | Estonia | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals using the internet | 92% | 2024 |
Digital Payments
Financial-inclusion indicators are shown separately from connectivity measures because they describe account ownership or payment use.
| Payments and financial inclusion | Estonia | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Account ownership: women age 15+ | 99.8% | 2024 |
| Debit-card ownership, age 15+ | 95.4% | 2024 |
Digital Government
Estonia ranked 2 of 193 UN member states in the 2024 E-Government Development Index, with an EGDI score of 0.9727 and is classified in the Very High group.
| UN E-Government Development Index | Estonia |
|---|---|
| EGDI score | 0.9727 |
| Global rank | 2 |
| EGDI group | Very High EGDI |
Estonia vs. Region and World
In this profile, Estonia is compared only where the same indicator definition is available for the country, its region and the world.
| Indicator | Estonia | Europe & Central Asia | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet use | 92% (2024) | 92% (2025) | 74% (2025) |
Key Takeaways
- Internet use was 92% in 2024, giving Estonia near-universal digital reach.
- Account and debit-card access are exceptionally high, supporting a mature electronic-payment environment.
- Estonia ranked 2nd globally in the 2024 UN EGDI with a score of 0.9727.
Frequently Asked Questions
What percentage of people in Estonia use the internet?
92% in 2024.
What is Estonia's UN E-Government ranking?
Estonia ranked 2 of 193 UN member states in 2024, with an EGDI score of 0.9727.
How developed is digital government in Estonia?
Estonia ranked 2 of 193 UN member states in 2024, with an EGDI score of 0.9727.
Does this page estimate missing digital-adoption data for Estonia?
No. Missing observations are left unavailable rather than estimated.
Sources & methodology
Sources for the indicators and definitions shown above.
View sources used for this page
Individuals using the internet. World Bank WDI republishes the underlying ITU series.
2024 financial-access indicators for Estonia.
Household-level financial-inclusion and payment-access indicators, with source years shown alongside the figures.
EGDI score, rating group and global rank among 193 UN member states.
Data note: Indicators are shown with their published reference years.